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Forteresse de Santa Catarina
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Hugo
June 20, 2016
The Fort of Santa Catarina (also known as the Fort of Santa Catarina de Ribamar) is a medieval fort situated in the civil parish of Portimão, in the municipality of Portimão in Portuguese Algarve. The structure was considered one of the last Philippine military projects in the Algarve, erected to defend the peninsula from pirates and privateers, as well as military invasions. Its construction is one of the better examples that work of Alexandre Massai, a military engineer who toured the Algarve (between 1617 and 1621) to reinforce numerous military fortifications along the coast.
The Fort of Santa Catarina (also known as the Fort of Santa Catarina de Ribamar) is a medieval fort situated in the civil parish of Portimão, in the municipality of Portimão in Portuguese Algarve. The structure was considered one of the last Philippine military projects in the Algarve, erected to…
Mariana
June 2, 2015
Beautiful medieval fortress with an amazing sea view and Algarve coast. You can also sit down to relax while having a cold drink or a cafe, enjoying the amazing view.
Eize
July 10, 2022
At the eastern side of Praia da Rocha you can find a fort called the Fort of Santa Catarina (in Portuguese: Fortaleza de Santa Catarina). This fortress was built in the 16th century, in order to defend the estuary of the Arade river. Inside the fortress is a viewpoint, called miradoura de Santa Catarina. From here you can enjoy a magnificent view over Praia da Rocha and the marina.
At the eastern side of Praia da Rocha you can find a fort called the Fort of Santa Catarina (in Portuguese: Fortaleza de Santa Catarina). This fortress was built in the 16th century, in order to defend the estuary of the Arade river. Inside the fortress is a viewpoint, called miradoura de Santa Cata…
Mafalda
September 13, 2017
Com vista para a Marina e para o mar, desta fortaleza conseguimos ter uma linda vista / Overlooking the Marina and the sea, this fortress has a beautiful view
Judith
March 8, 2019
You have a great view from the Fortaleza de Santa Catarina over the Beach of Praia da Rocha, the marina and over the Rio Arade to Ferragudo. If it's open you can have a cup of coffee in a little café in the fortaleza.
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